stoup
/stup/
noun
- A basin or small font for holy water, typically at the entrance of a church.
- The stone stoup near the door was filled with fresh holy water.
- Visitors to the cathedral paused at the stoup to bless themselves.
- She dipped her fingers in the stoup and made the sign of the cross.
- A drinking vessel, such as a cup or flagon.
- The old wooden stoup held a full measure of wine.
- The innkeeper filled a stoup of ale for the traveler.
- He raised his stoup in a toast to the newlyweds.